It is later given back to the Hero to use in "The Ultimate Heist". It is used to unlock the secret entrance to the Imperial City Palace, after The Old Way.

The arrow is one of the two things the Gray Fox gives the Hero, along with the Boots of Springheel Jak. The arrow's key-shaped arrowhead is meant to be fired at the lock under the statues, opening the door to the White-Gold Tower via a fireplace inside the guards' barracks. It is recommended that the Hero takes a few practice shots before firing it and fire above where they want it to land.